Heavyweight Records

Heavyweight Records is an independently owned record company founded in 1998 by Terry Carter, entrepreneur, real estate owner and investor, businessman and automotive business executive. The label, located in Inglewood,California, was founded on the philosophy that success in the music business lies with the development of its artist. Terry Carter,... President and Chief Executive Officer, applies this theory plus a solid business knowledge towards the goal of establishing Heavyweight Records as a successful boutique label among the major players in the entertainment industry. Mr. Carter, is completely dedicated to his work. Those who know him and have seen him in action say; there is no harder worker than Terry. He will not accept anything less than the absolute best. His energy knows no boundaries. He is determined to have Heavyweight recognized in the record industry." The first product released from the Heavyweight label was the The Players Club soundtrack. This was co-produced by Terry Carter and Ice Cube. This marked the beginning of a new wave of hits for Ice Cube, specifically, "We Be Clubbin'" the 1998 smash single that carried the soundtrack to platinum plus status. However, it was Terry's vision to only make that hit single available on the album, thus harvesting a greater sales return on the soundtrack. Terry, took his vision even further by honing in on the fresh talent of his young protegee, Mr. Short Khop.Read More